Obituaries

Jul 17, 2023

John Francis Latchic passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on July 7, 1945, in Cambridge, Ohio, John lived a life of service, kindness, and generosity that touched many hearts and left an indelible mark on those who knew him.

John was the beloved son of the late John and Mary Latchic, and...

Jul 14, 2023

Donna Jean (Larrick) Potts, 94, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Astoria Place in Cambridge.

Donna was born on March 4, 1929, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Ira "Jerry" and Lela Nancy (Evans) Larrick.

Donna worked at the Guernsey County Water Department. She loved gambling but loved winning even...

Jul 12, 2023

Brian Christopher Gray, 78, of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Brian was born on April 4, 1945, in Seattle, Washington, a son to the late Stanley and Maxine (Cushing) Gray.

He was a jack of all trades. He attended Washington University where he studied forestry. Brian was...

Jul 11, 2023

Jeremiah Joe Wise, 33, of Byesville, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home. He was born August 6, 1989, son of James A. Wise of Newark, and Carolyn R. Shustar of West Lafayette. Jeremiah was an operations manager for Love's in Zanesville.  He was highly valued at his job and was considered by his employers to be...

Jul 10, 2023

Maryann Wetzel Keefer Mangus, a woman who lived life with the spirit of a Golden Retriever, boundless energy, and a love for laughter, passed away at the ripe old age of 82, on July 10, 2023, in Cambridge, Ohio. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on March 18, 1941, and boy, did she live a life worth wagging...

Jul 7, 2023

Barbara May Hough, 77, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023, under hospice care at her home surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was born on December 26, 1945, in St Clairsville, Ohio to the late lsaac Junior and Edna (Ault) Conley.

Barbie was a St Clairsville High School graduate of the...

Jul 5, 2023

William "Bill" I Hedrick Sr, 65, of Caldwell, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Bill was born December 31, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, a son to Garland F and the late Martha L (Barnes) Hedrick.

He enjoyed fishing, technology, and sci- fi. He loved learning anything he could and often had the History Channel on....

Jul 3, 2023

"Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." II Cor. 5:8

Effie "Gladys" Johnson, 94, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July 3, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born February 2, 1929, to the late Hugh P. and Frances (Gregg) Moore, near Flushing, Ohio.

Jun 30, 2023

Philip 'Phil' Lawrence Graff, 70, of Quaker City, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023.

Phil was born July 28, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son to the late Lawrence and Anna (Stefanko) Graff.

He was a Christian by faith. He enjoyed hockey, woodworking, golf, all things nature, and being outdoors. Phil was a US Army...

Jun 26, 2023

Allen Trent Buchanan, 64, of Freeport, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Allen was born April 3, 1959, in Akron, the youngest son of the late Grady and Vallie (Penland) Buchanan. He was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. He also served our country in the Untied States Army from 1977-1979, serving as PFC....

Jun 19, 2023

Patricia Rae Parrish peacefully passed away on June 19th, 2023, after bravely enduring a prolonged illness. Born on November 4th, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Vera Brindle. Patricia, who was known as Patsy, Pat, or Patti by her loved ones and friends, resided in the Primrose Retirement Center of Zanesville, but spent many fulfilling...

Jun 18, 2023

Bonnie Jean Kiggans, 92, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her home.

She was born February 18, 1931, in Cambridge, daughter of the late William Cramblett and Leatha (Willey) Cramblett.

Ms. Kiggans retired from the former March Electric, where she had been a line worker for many years.

She was...

Jun 17, 2023

Robert Howard Green, 74, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, June 17, at the Morrison House in Zanesville.

He was born on April 21, 1949, son of the late Howard M and Christina (Norman) Green.

Robert was a local business owner and retired electrician, who owned and managed Green's Electric for many years.

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Jun 15, 2023

Taurean DeVonte' Brown, 24, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his home.

Taurean was born on May 27, 1999, in Cleveland, a son to Ivan Gadson Sr., and Yvette Brown.

Taurean loved spending time with his daughter, loved being outdoors, hiking, biking, and fishing, and he was an avid gamer.

Jun 11, 2023

Debra Cooley, 64, of Cambridge, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Deborah was born on October 15, 1958, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Hill) Berger.

Debra was a former employee of Buckeye Trail High School and...

Jun 10, 2023

Glen Allen Long, 63, of Quaker City passed away peacefully Saturday (June 10, 2023) at Morrison House, Zanesville OH. Glen fought his battle with ALS with courage, strength, and dignity; never losing his sense of humor.

Glen was born December 28, 1959, and was the son of the late Roger and Marjorie Long. Son-in-law of Becky (George)...

Jun 9, 2023

Clarence Morris, 94, of Sarasota, FL passed away on June 9, 2023. He was born on August 31, 1928, in Guernsey County, Ohio to the late Homer & Viola(Boyd) Morris.

He moved to Florida in 1969 and was employed in the automobile industry for 40 years. He retired in 2002.

He was preceded in death...

Jun 9, 2023

Ray Clark McKim, 79, of Cambridge, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023.

Ray was born September 7, 1943, in Guernsey County, a son to the late Horace James and Emma Mary (Miller) McKim.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, loved fishing and watching Nascar. He also loved being with his dog, Snowball....

Jun 6, 2023

Rosa Bernadine Hinson Watson, age 90, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 6, 2023, at the Beckett House Nursing Home.

She was born June 11, 1932, in Wills Township/Guernsey County, daughter of the late William M. Hawkins and Audrey B. (Blackburn) Hawkins.

Mrs. Watson was the owner and vice president...

Jun 4, 2023

Margaret Emily (Brill) Zipperich, 83, of Cambridge, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

She was born on August 8, 1939, a daughter of the late Berl Brill and Velma (Stackhouse) Brill.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim Brill and Robert...